His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg
School year: Year 10, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 144
Published: 2012
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"His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg" by Louise Borden tells the inspiring true story of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who risked his life during World War II to save thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust. Armed with creativity and courage, he issued protective passports and established safe houses, defying Nazi orders to grant asylum to those in peril. The book captures his bravery and the profound impact of his humanitarian efforts, highlighting the importance of standing against tyranny and the legacy of one man’s determination to make a difference in the face of overwhelming evil. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.
There are 144 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2012 by Houghton Mifflin .
The author Louise Borden writes many of her highly regarded children's books about historical moments that she finds inspiring. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio. Visit her website at www. louiseborden. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.